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Education in Missouri

Education Schools in Missouri

7,638 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Education is the 4th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Missouri

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,120
Bachelor’s Degree 2,507
Post-Master’s Certificate 862
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 862
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 532
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 532
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 532
Associate Degree 489
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 102
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 26
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 26

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 81.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Missouri

151,800 people in the state and 8,653,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Missouri

In this state, education grads earn an average of $70,560. Nationwide, they make an average of $77,170.

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There are 10 colleges in Missouri that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

850 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
7,267 Total Students

A typical student attending Northwest will pay a net price of $13,732. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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791 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,262. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Missouri State.

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714 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,979.

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549 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. A typical student attending UCM will pay a net price of $14,759. 99% of the teachers are full time.

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549 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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486 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 71% of the teachers are full time.

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Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
476 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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387 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,114 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 34% of the teachers are full time.

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253 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
4,860 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time.

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217 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,429 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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Education Careers in MO

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 15% $45,990
Preschool Teachers 10% $27,390
Special Education Preschool Teachers 7% $33,750
Elementary School Teachers 5% $45,970

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Library Science 105

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